Abstract:Commentary on: He FJ, Li J, Macgregor GA. Effect of longer-term modest salt reduction on blood pressure. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2013;4:CD004937 Implications for practice and research ▪ Salt restriction (<6 g/day) improves blood pressure (BP).▪ The effect in hypertensives is more significant than normotensives.▪ Small increase in renin-angiotensin-aldosterone (RAAS) markers.▪ Long-term data regarding the effects of sodium restriction is limited.
ContextHypertension is a primary cause of death and disability… Show more
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